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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.78, 321.54 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.78, 321.54 and 163.63 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.78 : 321.54 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.78/321.54 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.78x = 321.54 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.78x = 52,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,613.59/214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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