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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.09, 319.30 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.09, 319.30 and 169.58 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.09 : 319.30 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.09/319.30 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.09x = 319.30 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.09x = 54,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,144.87/213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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