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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 321.77 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 321.77 and 111.79 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 321.77 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/321.77 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 321.77 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 35,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,970.11/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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