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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 294.18 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 294.18 and 169.56 is: 234.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 294.18 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/294.18 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 294.18 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 49,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,881.16/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.15

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