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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.04, 289.53 and 173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.04, 289.53 and 173.13 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.04 : 289.53 = 173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.04/289.53 = 173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.04x = 289.53 × 173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.04x = 50,126.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,126.33/210.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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