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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.43, 320.21 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.43, 320.21 and 110.79 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.43 : 320.21 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.43/320.21 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.43x = 320.21 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.43x = 35,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,476.07/213.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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