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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 320.64 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 320.64 and 173.51 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 320.64 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/320.64 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 320.64 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 55,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,631.78/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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