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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 321.15 and 169.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 321.15 and 169.05 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 321.15 = 169.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/321.15 = 169.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 321.15 × 169.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 54,290.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,290.41/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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