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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 322.54 and 160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 322.54 and 160.95 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 322.54 = 160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/322.54 = 160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 322.54 × 160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 51,913.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,913.62/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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