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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.78, 295.20 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.78, 295.20 and 170.32 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.78 : 295.20 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.78/295.20 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.78x = 295.20 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.78x = 50,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,278.46/213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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