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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 320.66 and 110.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 320.66 and 110.98 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 320.66 = 110.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/320.66 = 110.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 320.66 × 110.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 35,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,586.85/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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