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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.19, 294.10 and 171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.19, 294.10 and 171.79 is: 236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.19 : 294.10 = 171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.19/294.10 = 171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.19x = 294.10 × 171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.19x = 50,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,522.27/213.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.99

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