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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 295.02 and 170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 295.02 and 170.19 is: 234.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 295.02 = 170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/295.02 = 170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 295.02 × 170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 50,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,209.45/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.70

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