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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.67, 290.25 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.67, 290.25 and 173.77 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.67 : 290.25 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.67/290.25 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.67x = 290.25 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.67x = 50,436.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,436.02/210.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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