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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 290.68 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 290.68 and 173.34 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 290.68 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/290.68 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 290.68 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 50,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,386.04/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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