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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 296.52 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 296.52 and 173.45 is: 239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 296.52 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/296.52 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 296.52 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 51,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,431.48/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.63

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