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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.83, 296.46 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.83, 296.46 and 116.58 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.83 : 296.46 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.83/296.46 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.83x = 296.46 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.83x = 34,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,560.72/214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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