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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 321.88 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 321.88 and 118.47 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 321.88 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/321.88 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 321.88 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 38,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,133.12/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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