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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.97, 290.59 and 174.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.97, 290.59 and 174.22 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.97 : 290.59 = 174.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.97/290.59 = 174.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.97x = 290.59 × 174.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.97x = 50,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,625.43/210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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