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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 296.94 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 296.94 and 168.52 is: 232.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 296.94 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/296.94 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 296.94 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 50,040.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,040.33/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.79

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