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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 320.72 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 320.72 and 111.09 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 320.72 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/320.72 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 320.72 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 35,628.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,628.78/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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