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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.68, 295.10 and 177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.68, 295.10 and 177.23 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.68 : 295.10 = 177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.68/295.10 = 177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.68x = 295.10 × 177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.68x = 52,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,299.69/213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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