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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 293.88 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 293.88 and 176.40 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 293.88 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/293.88 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 293.88 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 51,840.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,840.43/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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