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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 320.43 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 320.43 and 168.10 is: 251.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 320.43 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/320.43 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 320.43 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 53,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,864.28/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.70

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