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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 294.40 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 294.40 and 177.04 is: 243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 294.40 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/294.40 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 294.40 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 52,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,120.58/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.74

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