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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.83, 320.61 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.83, 320.61 and 111.21 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.83 : 320.61 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.83/320.61 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.83x = 320.61 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.83x = 35,655.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,655.04/213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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