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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 321.98 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 321.98 and 161.32 is: 241.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 321.98 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/321.98 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 321.98 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 51,941.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,941.81/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.63

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