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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.71, 296.49 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.71, 296.49 and 173.49 is: 239.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.71 : 296.49 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.71/296.49 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.71x = 296.49 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.71x = 51,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,438.05/214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.57

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