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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.57, 321.66 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.57, 321.66 and 111.63 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.57 : 321.66 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.57/321.66 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.57x = 321.66 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.57x = 35,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,906.91/214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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