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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 295.56 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 295.56 and 177.63 is: 245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 295.56 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/295.56 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 295.56 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 52,500.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,500.32/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.34

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