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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 321.60 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 321.60 and 168.14 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 321.60 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/321.60 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 321.60 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 54,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,073.82/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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