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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 293.76 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 293.76 and 169.52 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 293.76 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/293.76 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 293.76 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 49,798.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,798.20/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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