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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.51, 322.20 and 160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.51, 322.20 and 160.75 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.51 : 322.20 = 160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.51/322.20 = 160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.51x = 322.20 × 160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.51x = 51,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,793.65/214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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