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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 321.52 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 321.52 and 111.76 is: 167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 321.52 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/321.52 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 321.52 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 35,933.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933.08/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.58

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