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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.43, 289.04 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.43, 289.04 and 173.51 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.43 : 289.04 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.43/289.04 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.43x = 289.04 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.43x = 50,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,151.57/210.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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