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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 296.30 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 296.30 and 116.46 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 296.30 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/296.30 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 296.30 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 34,506.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,506.52/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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