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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 321.66 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 321.66 and 110.61 is: 165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 321.66 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/321.66 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 321.66 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 35,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,578.81/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.69

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