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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.03, 318.95 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.03, 318.95 and 169.77 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.03 : 318.95 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.03/318.95 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.03x = 318.95 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.03x = 54,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,147.29/213.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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