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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 298.35 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 298.35 and 163.69 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 298.35 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/298.35 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 298.35 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 48,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,836.17/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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