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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 296.28 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 296.28 and 121.41 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 296.28 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/296.28 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 296.28 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 35,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,971.35/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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