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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 321.71 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 321.71 and 176.31 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 321.71 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/321.71 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 321.71 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 56,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,719.81/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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