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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.94, 295.41 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.94, 295.41 and 170.47 is: 235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.94 : 295.41 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.94/295.41 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.94x = 295.41 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.94x = 50,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,358.54/213.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.39

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