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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.50, 320.20 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.50, 320.20 and 173.15 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.50 : 320.20 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.50/320.20 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.50x = 320.20 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.50x = 55,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,442.63/213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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