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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 296.54 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 296.54 and 168.07 is: 232.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 296.54 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/296.54 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 296.54 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 49,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,839.48/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.02

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