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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 321.66 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 321.66 and 111.80 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 321.66 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/321.66 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 321.66 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 35,962.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,962.39/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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