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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.03, 295.55 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.03, 295.55 and 170.56 is: 235.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.03 : 295.55 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.03/295.55 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.03x = 295.55 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.03x = 50,409.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,409.01/214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.52

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