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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 320.22 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 320.22 and 170.13 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 320.22 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/320.22 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 320.22 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 54,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,476.58/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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