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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.16, 319.90 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.16, 319.90 and 170.92 is: 256.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.16 : 319.90 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.16/319.90 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.16x = 319.90 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.16x = 54,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,677.31/213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.51

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