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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.09, 320.52 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.09, 320.52 and 162.94 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.09 : 320.52 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.09/320.52 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.09x = 320.52 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.09x = 52,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,225.53/214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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