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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.24, 295.80 and 170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.24, 295.80 and 170.68 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.24 : 295.80 = 170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.24/295.80 = 170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.24x = 295.80 × 170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.24x = 50,487.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,487.14/214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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