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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.79, 296.23 and 173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.79, 296.23 and 173.33 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.79 : 296.23 = 173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.79/296.23 = 173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.79x = 296.23 × 173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.79x = 51,345.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,345.55/214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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