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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.40, 289.92 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.40, 289.92 and 173.44 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.40 : 289.92 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.40/289.92 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.40x = 289.92 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.40x = 50,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,283.72/210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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