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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.26, 320.96 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.26, 320.96 and 173.22 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.26 : 320.96 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.26/320.96 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.26x = 320.96 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.26x = 55,596.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,596.69/214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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