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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 296.54 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 296.54 and 116.64 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 296.54 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/296.54 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 296.54 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 34,587.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,587.10/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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