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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 321.96 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 321.96 and 160.20 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 321.96 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/321.96 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 321.96 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 51,577.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,577.99/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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