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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 321.82 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 321.82 and 111.81 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 321.82 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/321.82 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 321.82 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 35,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,982.69/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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