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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.52, 289.94 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.52, 289.94 and 173.67 is: 239.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.52 : 289.94 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.52/289.94 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.52x = 289.94 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.52x = 50,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,353.88/210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.19

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