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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 296.38 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 296.38 and 121.56 is: 167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 296.38 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/296.38 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 296.38 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 36,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,027.95/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.72

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