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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 321.02 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 321.02 and 168.65 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 321.02 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/321.02 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 321.02 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 54,141.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,141.25/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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