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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 322.17 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 322.17 and 106.63 is: 159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 322.17 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/322.17 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 322.17 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 34,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,352.99/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.99

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