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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.59, 321.78 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.59, 321.78 and 111.99 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.59 : 321.78 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.59/321.78 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.59x = 321.78 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.59x = 36,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,036.14/214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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