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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.44, 294.11 and 171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.44, 294.11 and 171.83 is: 236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.44 : 294.11 = 171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.44/294.11 = 171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.44x = 294.11 × 171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.44x = 50,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,534.59/213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.76

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