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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 320.83 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 320.83 and 173.48 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 320.83 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/320.83 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 320.83 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 55,655.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,655.55/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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