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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.63, 295.38 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.63, 295.38 and 169.89 is: 234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.63 : 295.38 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.63/295.38 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.63x = 295.38 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.63x = 50,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,182.11/213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.90

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