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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.06 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.06 and 163.02 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.06 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.06 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.06 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 52,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339.20/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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