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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 295.64 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 295.64 and 170.87 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 295.64 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/295.64 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 295.64 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 50,515.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,515.89/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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