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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.56 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.56 and 117.09 is: 175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.56 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.56 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.56 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 37,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,650.87/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.49

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