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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.94, 296.61 and 121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.94, 296.61 and 121.69 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.94 : 296.61 = 121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.94/296.61 = 121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.94x = 296.61 × 121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.94x = 36,094.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,094.47/214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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