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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 321.60 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 321.60 and 118.20 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 321.60 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/321.60 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 321.60 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 38,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,013.12/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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