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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 321.88 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 321.88 and 169 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 321.88 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/321.88 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 321.88 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 54,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,397.72/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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