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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 295.83 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 295.83 and 173.16 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 295.83 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/295.83 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 295.83 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 51,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,225.92/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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