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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 322.26 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 322.26 and 163.25 is: 245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 322.26 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/322.26 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 322.26 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 52,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,606.52/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.01

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