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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 321.96 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 321.96 and 111.94 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 321.96 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/321.96 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 321.96 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 36,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,040.20/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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