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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.45, 320.76 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.45, 320.76 and 162.81 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.45 : 320.76 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.45/320.76 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.45x = 320.76 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.45x = 52,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,222.94/214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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