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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.15, 289.89 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.15, 289.89 and 173.25 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.15 : 289.89 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.15/289.89 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.15x = 289.89 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.15x = 50,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,223.44/210.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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