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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.02, 320.75 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.02, 320.75 and 162.51 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.02 : 320.75 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.02/320.75 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.02x = 320.75 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.02x = 52,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,124.27/214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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