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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 294.47 and 169.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 294.47 and 169.21 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 294.47 = 169.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/294.47 = 169.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 294.47 × 169.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 49,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,827.27/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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