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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.84, 296.48 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.84, 296.48 and 121.59 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.84 : 296.48 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.84/296.48 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.84x = 296.48 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.84x = 36,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,049.00/214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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