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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.73, 290.91 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.73, 290.91 and 174.10 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.73 : 290.91 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.73/290.91 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.73x = 290.91 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.73x = 50,647.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,647.43/210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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