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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.61, 295.97 and 173.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.61, 295.97 and 173.15 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.61 : 295.97 = 173.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.61/295.97 = 173.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.61x = 295.97 × 173.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.61x = 51,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,244.86/214.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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