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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.41, 319.50 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.41, 319.50 and 170.15 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.41 : 319.50 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.41/319.50 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.41x = 319.50 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.41x = 54,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,361.33/213.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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