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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 321.66 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 321.66 and 118.60 is: 177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 321.66 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/321.66 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 321.66 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 38,148.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148.88/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.67

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