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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 293.74 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 293.74 and 176.16 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 293.74 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/293.74 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 293.74 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 51,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,745.24/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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