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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 295.03 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 295.03 and 176.87 is: 244.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 295.03 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/295.03 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 295.03 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 52,181.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,181.96/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.09

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