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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 319.54 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 319.54 and 170.56 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 319.54 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/319.54 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 319.54 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 54,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,500.74/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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