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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.48, 295.98 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.48, 295.98 and 121.24 is: 167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.48 : 295.98 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.48/295.98 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.48x = 295.98 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.48x = 35,883.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,883.14/214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.31

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