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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.95, 296.62 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.95, 296.62 and 121.67 is: 167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.95 : 296.62 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.95/296.62 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.95x = 296.62 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.95x = 36,089.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,089.76/214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.90

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