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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.57, 294.39 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.57, 294.39 and 174.39 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.57 : 294.39 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.57/294.39 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.57x = 294.39 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.57x = 51,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,338.67/213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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