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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.05, 289.54 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.05, 289.54 and 173.14 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.05 : 289.54 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.05/289.54 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.05x = 289.54 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.05x = 50,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,130.96/210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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