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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 294.12 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 294.12 and 169.68 is: 233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 294.12 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/294.12 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 294.12 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 49,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,906.28/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.77

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