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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.68, 321.67 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.68, 321.67 and 173.58 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.68 : 321.67 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.68/321.67 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.68x = 321.67 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.68x = 55,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,834.49/214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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