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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 320.61 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 320.61 and 173.07 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 320.61 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/320.61 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 320.61 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 55,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,487.97/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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