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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.57, 295.65 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.57, 295.65 and 170.49 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.57 : 295.65 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.57/295.65 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.57x = 295.65 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.57x = 50,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,403.89/214.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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