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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 322.26 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 322.26 and 169.16 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 322.26 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/322.26 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 322.26 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 54,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,513.50/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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