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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 294.26 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 294.26 and 171.90 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 294.26 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/294.26 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 294.26 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 50,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,582.43/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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