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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 320.53 and 111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 320.53 and 111.01 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 320.53 = 111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/320.53 = 111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 320.53 × 111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 35,582.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,582.04/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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