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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 296.42 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 296.42 and 165.72 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 296.42 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/296.42 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 296.42 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 49,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,122.72/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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