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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.05, 320.77 and 111.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.05, 320.77 and 111.30 is: 166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.05 : 320.77 = 111.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.05/320.77 = 111.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.05x = 320.77 × 111.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.05x = 35,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,701.70/214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.79

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