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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 295.55 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 295.55 and 173.29 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 295.55 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/295.55 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 295.55 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 51,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,215.46/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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