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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 321.80 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 321.80 and 111.79 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 321.80 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/321.80 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 321.80 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 35,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,974.02/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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