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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 319.24 and 174.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 319.24 and 174.79 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 319.24 = 174.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/319.24 = 174.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 319.24 × 174.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 55,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,799.96/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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