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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.12, 321.50 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.12, 321.50 and 173.80 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.12 : 321.50 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.12/321.50 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.12x = 321.50 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.12x = 55,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,876.70/214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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