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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.59, 321.27 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.59, 321.27 and 163.44 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.59 : 321.27 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.59/321.27 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.59x = 321.27 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.59x = 52,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,508.37/214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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