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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 320.68 and 174.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 320.68 and 174.65 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 320.68 = 174.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/320.68 = 174.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 320.68 × 174.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 56,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,006.76/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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