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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.99, 320.56 and 170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.99, 320.56 and 170.73 is: 255.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.99 : 320.56 = 170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.99/320.56 = 170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.99x = 320.56 × 170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.99x = 54,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,729.21/213.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.76

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