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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 296.27 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 296.27 and 121.44 is: 167.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 296.27 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/296.27 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 296.27 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 35,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,978.14/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.59

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