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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 321.48 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 321.48 and 163.17 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 321.48 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/321.48 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 321.48 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 52,455.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,455.89/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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