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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 320.49 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 320.49 and 111.15 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 320.49 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/320.49 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 320.49 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 35,622.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,622.46/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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