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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.36, 295.98 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.36, 295.98 and 173.20 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.36 : 295.98 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.36/295.98 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.36x = 295.98 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.36x = 51,263.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,263.74/214.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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