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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.54, 321.88 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.54, 321.88 and 163.24 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.54 : 321.88 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.54/321.88 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.54x = 321.88 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.54x = 52,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,543.69/214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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