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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.84, 295.02 and 176.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.84, 295.02 and 176.93 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.84 : 295.02 = 176.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.84/295.02 = 176.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.84x = 295.02 × 176.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.84x = 52,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,198.68/213.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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