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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 296.22 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 296.22 and 121.42 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 296.22 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/296.22 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 296.22 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 35,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,967.03/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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