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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 321.72 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 321.72 and 163.06 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 321.72 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/321.72 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 321.72 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 52,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,459.66/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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