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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.97 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.97 and 159.67 is: 220.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.97 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.97 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.97 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 47,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,257.53/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.47

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