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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.64, 296.56 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.64, 296.56 and 173.20 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.64 : 296.56 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.64/296.56 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.64x = 296.56 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.64x = 51,364.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,364.19/214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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