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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.92, 293.92 and 170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.92, 293.92 and 170.18 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.92 : 293.92 = 170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.92/293.92 = 170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.92x = 293.92 × 170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.92x = 50,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,019.00/213.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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