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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.81, 321.23 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.81, 321.23 and 175.54 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.81 : 321.23 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.81/321.23 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.81x = 321.23 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.81x = 56,388.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,388.71/213.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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