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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 294.46 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 294.46 and 173.66 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 294.46 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/294.46 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 294.46 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 51,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,135.92/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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