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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.01, 295.60 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.01, 295.60 and 176.80 is: 244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.01 : 295.60 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.01/295.60 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.01x = 295.60 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.01x = 52,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,261.78/214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.20

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