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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 295.47 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 295.47 and 164.12 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 295.47 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/295.47 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 295.47 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 48,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,491.72/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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