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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 295.15 and 174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 295.15 and 174.16 is: 240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 295.15 = 174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/295.15 = 174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 295.15 × 174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 51,403.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,403.32/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.67

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