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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 295.52 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 295.52 and 170.32 is: 235.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 295.52 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/295.52 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 295.52 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 50,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,332.97/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.73

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