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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 295.20 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 295.20 and 174.48 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 295.20 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/295.20 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 295.20 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 51,506.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,506.50/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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