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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.72, 296.32 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.72, 296.32 and 116.48 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.72 : 296.32 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.72/296.32 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.72x = 296.32 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.72x = 34,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514.40/214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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