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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 295.08 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 295.08 and 169.48 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 295.08 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/295.08 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 295.08 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 50,010.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,010.16/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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