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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 295.04 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 295.04 and 174.33 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 295.04 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/295.04 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 295.04 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 51,433.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,433.45/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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