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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.13, 295.48 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.13, 295.48 and 164.93 is: 227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.13 : 295.48 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.13/295.48 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.13x = 295.48 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.13x = 48,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,733.52/214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.59

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