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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.82 and 161.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.82 and 161.81 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.82 = 161.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.82 = 161.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.82 × 161.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 47,865.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,865.23/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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