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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 294.42 and 171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 294.42 and 171.98 is: 237.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 294.42 = 171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/294.42 = 171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 294.42 × 171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 50,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,634.35/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.50

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