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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 295.86 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 295.86 and 170.32 is: 235.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 295.86 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/295.86 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 295.86 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 50,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,390.88/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.41

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