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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.60, 296.46 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.60, 296.46 and 170.48 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.60 : 296.46 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.60/296.46 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.60x = 296.46 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.60x = 50,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,540.50/214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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