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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 295.42 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 295.42 and 164.91 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 295.42 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/295.42 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 295.42 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 48,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,717.71/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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