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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 295.35 and 169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 295.35 and 169.87 is: 234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 295.35 = 169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/295.35 = 169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 295.35 × 169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 50,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,171.10/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.20

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