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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 294.74 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 294.74 and 169.64 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 294.74 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/294.74 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 294.74 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 49,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,999.69/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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