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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 293.76 and 173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 293.76 and 173.70 is: 239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 293.76 = 173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/293.76 = 173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 293.76 × 173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 51,026.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,026.11/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.53

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