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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.80, 296.40 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.80, 296.40 and 171.36 is: 236.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.80 : 296.40 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.80/296.40 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.80x = 296.40 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.80x = 50,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,791.10/214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.46

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