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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.32, 295.20 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.32, 295.20 and 170.40 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.32 : 295.20 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.32/295.20 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.32x = 295.20 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.32x = 50,302.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,302.08/214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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