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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 295.91 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 295.91 and 168.18 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 295.91 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/295.91 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 295.91 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 49,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,766.14/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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