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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 319.68 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 319.68 and 174.63 is: 261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 319.68 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/319.68 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 319.68 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 55,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,825.72/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.80

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