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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 294.66 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 294.66 and 174.06 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 294.66 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/294.66 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 294.66 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 51,288.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,288.52/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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