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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 321.84 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 321.84 and 177.92 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 321.84 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/321.84 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 321.84 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 57,261.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,261.77/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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