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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 294.53 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 294.53 and 174.48 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 294.53 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/294.53 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 294.53 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 51,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,389.59/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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