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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 322.25 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 322.25 and 169.16 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 322.25 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/322.25 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 322.25 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 54,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,511.81/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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