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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 295.02 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 295.02 and 174.36 is: 241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 295.02 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/295.02 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 295.02 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 51,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,439.69/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.23

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