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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 295.39 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 295.39 and 164.99 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 295.39 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/295.39 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 295.39 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 48,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,734.09/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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