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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 321.72 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 321.72 and 118.24 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 321.72 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/321.72 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 321.72 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 38,040.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,040.17/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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