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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 294.26 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 294.26 and 169.77 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 294.26 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/294.26 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 294.26 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 49,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,955.67/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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