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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.12, 289.62 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.12, 289.62 and 173.34 is: 238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.12 : 289.62 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.12/289.62 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.12x = 289.62 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.12x = 50,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,202.73/210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.92

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