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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 320.72 and 111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 320.72 and 111.01 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 320.72 = 111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/320.72 = 111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 320.72 × 111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 35,602.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602.57/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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