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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.18, 321.99 and 169.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.18, 321.99 and 169.07 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.18 : 321.99 = 169.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.18/321.99 = 169.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.18x = 321.99 × 169.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.18x = 54,438.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,438.00/214.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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