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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.60, 290.79 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.60, 290.79 and 173.61 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.60 : 290.79 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.60/290.79 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.60x = 290.79 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.60x = 50,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,484.05/210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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