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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 321.61 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 321.61 and 168.10 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 321.61 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/321.61 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 321.61 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 54,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,062.64/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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