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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.17, 314.73 and 173.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.17, 314.73 and 173.38 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.17 : 314.73 = 173.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.17/314.73 = 173.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.17x = 314.73 × 173.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.17x = 54,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,567.75/210.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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