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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.98, 296.91 and 162.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.98, 296.91 and 162.78 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.98 : 296.91 = 162.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.98/296.91 = 162.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.98x = 296.91 × 162.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.98x = 48,331.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,331.01/214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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