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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 322.13 and 117.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 322.13 and 117.34 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 322.13 = 117.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/322.13 = 117.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 322.13 × 117.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 37,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,798.22/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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