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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 320.09 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 320.09 and 110.88 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 320.09 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/320.09 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 320.09 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 35,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,491.02/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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