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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.60, 321.60 and 174.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.60, 321.60 and 174.04 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.60 : 321.60 = 174.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.60/321.60 = 174.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.60x = 321.60 × 174.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.60x = 55,971.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,971.26/214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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