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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.67, 321.70 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.67, 321.70 and 117.10 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.67 : 321.70 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.67/321.70 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.67x = 321.70 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.67x = 37,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,671.07/214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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