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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 295.48 and 170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 295.48 and 170.61 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 295.48 = 170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/295.48 = 170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 295.48 × 170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 50,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,411.84/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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