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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 295.89 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 295.89 and 165.54 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 295.89 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/295.89 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 295.89 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 48,981.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,981.63/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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