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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.94, 321.81 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.94, 321.81 and 162.72 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.94 : 321.81 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.94/321.81 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.94x = 321.81 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.94x = 52,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363.11/214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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