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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 320.81 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 320.81 and 111.10 is: 166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 320.81 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/320.81 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 320.81 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 35,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,642.28/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.75

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