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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.96, 295.32 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.96, 295.32 and 170.52 is: 235.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.96 : 295.32 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.96/295.32 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.96x = 295.32 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.96x = 50,357.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,357.97/213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.36

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