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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 320.63 and 173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 320.63 and 173.21 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 320.63 = 173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/320.63 = 173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 320.63 × 173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 55,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,535.15/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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