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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 293.82 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 293.82 and 174.56 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 293.82 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/293.82 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 293.82 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 51,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,289.22/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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