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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.74, 322.14 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.74, 322.14 and 174.51 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.74 : 322.14 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.74/322.14 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.74x = 322.14 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.74x = 56,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,216.65/214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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