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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.58, 321.10 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.58, 321.10 and 168.61 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.58 : 321.10 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.58/321.10 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.58x = 321.10 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.58x = 54,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,139.45/214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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