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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.69, 322.17 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.69, 322.17 and 111.99 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.69 : 322.17 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.69/322.17 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.69x = 322.17 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.69x = 36,079.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,079.82/214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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