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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.99, 322.52 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.99, 322.52 and 164.26 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.99 : 322.52 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.99/322.52 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.99x = 322.52 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.99x = 52,977.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,977.14/214.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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