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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.88, 321.96 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.88, 321.96 and 169.16 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 321.96 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/321.96 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 321.96 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 54,462.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,462.75/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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