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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.24, 289.70 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.24, 289.70 and 173.66 is: 239.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.24 : 289.70 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.24/289.70 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.24x = 289.70 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.24x = 50,309.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,309.30/210.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.29

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