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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.49, 319.81 and 170.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.49, 319.81 and 170.23 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.49 : 319.81 = 170.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.49/319.81 = 170.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.49x = 319.81 × 170.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.49x = 54,441.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,441.26/213.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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