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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.73, 296.33 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.73, 296.33 and 121.47 is: 167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.73 : 296.33 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.73/296.33 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.73x = 296.33 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.73x = 35,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,996.22/214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.63

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