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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.65 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.65 and 174.15 is: 240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.65 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.65 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.65 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 51,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,313.94/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.27

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