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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 296.13 and 121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 296.13 and 121.35 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 296.13 = 121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/296.13 = 121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 296.13 × 121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 35,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,935.28/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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