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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 320.70 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 320.70 and 168.63 is: 252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 320.70 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/320.70 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 320.70 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 54,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,079.64/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.48

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