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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.66, 296.40 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.66, 296.40 and 173.08 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.66 : 296.40 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.66/296.40 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.66x = 296.40 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.66x = 51,300.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,300.91/214.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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