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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 321.72 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 321.72 and 111.58 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 321.72 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/321.72 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 321.72 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 35,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,897.52/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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