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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 296.26 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 296.26 and 116.44 is: 160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 296.26 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/296.26 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 296.26 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 34,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,496.95/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.69

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