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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.83, 322.35 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.83, 322.35 and 163.80 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.83 : 322.35 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.83/322.35 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.83x = 322.35 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.83x = 52,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,800.79/214.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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