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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.75, 295.29 and 169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.75, 295.29 and 169.34 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.75 : 295.29 = 169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.75/295.29 = 169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.75x = 295.29 × 169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.75x = 50,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,005.36/213.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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