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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 296.31 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 296.31 and 162.79 is: 224.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 296.31 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/296.31 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 296.31 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 48,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234.82/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.74

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