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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.38, 295.57 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.38, 295.57 and 174.90 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.38 : 295.57 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.38/295.57 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.38x = 295.57 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.38x = 51,695.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,695.19/214.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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