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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.61, 320.16 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.61, 320.16 and 110.74 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.61 : 320.16 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.61/320.16 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.61x = 320.16 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.61x = 35,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,454.52/213.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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