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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.90, 294.98 and 170.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.90, 294.98 and 170.16 is: 234.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.90 : 294.98 = 170.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.90/294.98 = 170.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.90x = 294.98 × 170.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.90x = 50,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,193.80/213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.66

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