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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.08, 321 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.08, 321 and 173.58 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.08 : 321 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.08/321 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.08x = 321 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.08x = 55,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,719.18/214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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