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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.42, 296.28 and 167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.42, 296.28 and 167.92 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.42 : 296.28 = 167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.42/296.28 = 167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.42x = 296.28 × 167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.42x = 49,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,751.34/214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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