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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.45 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.45 and 169.11 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.45 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.45 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.45 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 54,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,360.41/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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