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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 320.83 and 168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 320.83 and 168.35 is: 251.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 320.83 = 168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/320.83 = 168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 320.83 × 168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 54,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,009.71/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.93

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