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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.84, 290.61 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.84, 290.61 and 173.76 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.84 : 290.61 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.84/290.61 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.84x = 290.61 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.84x = 50,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,496.39/210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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