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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.77, 322.01 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.77, 322.01 and 173.69 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.77 : 322.01 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.77/322.01 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.77x = 322.01 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.77x = 55,927.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,927.87/214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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