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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 294.46 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 294.46 and 176.52 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 294.46 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/294.46 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 294.46 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 51,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,978.08/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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