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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 296.54 and 121.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 296.54 and 121.63 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 296.54 = 121.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/296.54 = 121.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 296.54 × 121.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 36,068.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,068.46/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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