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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.66, 319.68 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.66, 319.68 and 173.16 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.66 : 319.68 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.66/319.68 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.66x = 319.68 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.66x = 55,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,355.79/213.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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