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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.97, 322.14 and 169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.97, 322.14 and 169.41 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.97 : 322.14 = 169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.97/322.14 = 169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.97x = 322.14 × 169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.97x = 54,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,573.74/214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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