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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.17, 295.21 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.17, 295.21 and 161.65 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.17 : 295.21 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.17/295.21 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.17x = 295.21 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.17x = 47,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,720.70/214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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