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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 296.43 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 296.43 and 121.55 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 296.43 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/296.43 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 296.43 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 36,031.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,031.07/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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