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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.19, 321.06 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.19, 321.06 and 168.25 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.19 : 321.06 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.19/321.06 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.19x = 321.06 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.19x = 54,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,015.90/214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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