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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.70, 322.17 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.70, 322.17 and 118.50 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.70 : 322.17 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.70/322.17 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.70x = 322.17 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.70x = 38,177.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,177.15/214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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