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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.39, 290.42 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.39, 290.42 and 173.71 is: 239.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.39 : 290.42 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.39/290.42 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.39x = 290.42 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.39x = 50,448.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,448.86/210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.79

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