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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.60, 296.32 and 173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.60, 296.32 and 173.48 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.60 : 296.32 = 173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.60/296.32 = 173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.60x = 296.32 × 173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.60x = 51,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,405.59/214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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