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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 296.59 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 296.59 and 121.66 is: 167.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 296.59 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/296.59 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 296.59 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 36,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083.14/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.88

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