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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.29, 295.89 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.29, 295.89 and 167.62 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.29 : 295.89 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.29/295.89 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.29x = 295.89 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.29x = 49,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,597.08/214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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