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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.30, 321.70 and 111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.30, 321.70 and 111.70 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.30 : 321.70 = 111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.30/321.70 = 111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.30x = 321.70 × 111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.30x = 35,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933.89/214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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