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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.10, 322.14 and 163.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.10, 322.14 and 163.68 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.10 : 322.14 = 163.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.10/322.14 = 163.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.10x = 322.14 × 163.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.10x = 52,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,727.88/215.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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