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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 294.30 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 294.30 and 169.83 is: 234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 294.30 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/294.30 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 294.30 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 49,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,980.97/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.62

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