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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.63, 291.03 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.63, 291.03 and 173.76 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.63 : 291.03 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.63/291.03 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.63x = 291.03 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.63x = 50,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,569.37/210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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