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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 296.62 and 116.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 296.62 and 116.70 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 296.62 = 116.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/296.62 = 116.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 296.62 × 116.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 34,615.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,615.55/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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