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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 321.89 and 117.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 321.89 and 117.17 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 321.89 = 117.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/321.89 = 117.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 321.89 × 117.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 37,714.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,714.53/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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