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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.89, 322.74 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.89, 322.74 and 160.62 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.89 : 322.74 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.89/322.74 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.89x = 322.74 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.89x = 51,838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,838.50/214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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