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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.06, 321.82 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.06, 321.82 and 173.76 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.06 : 321.82 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.06/321.82 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.06x = 321.82 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.06x = 55,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,919.44/214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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