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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 322.74 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 322.74 and 169.97 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 322.74 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/322.74 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 322.74 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 54,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,853.65/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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