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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.78, 322.03 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.78, 322.03 and 160.65 is: 240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.78 : 322.03 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.78/322.03 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.78x = 322.03 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.78x = 51,734.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,734.12/214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.87

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