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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.16, 321.03 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.16, 321.03 and 118.04 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.16 : 321.03 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.16/321.03 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.16x = 321.03 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.16x = 37,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,894.38/214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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