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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 322.35 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 322.35 and 164.18 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 322.35 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/322.35 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 322.35 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 52,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,923.42/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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