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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.81, 296.23 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.81, 296.23 and 173.34 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.81 : 296.23 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.81/296.23 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.81x = 296.23 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.81x = 51,347.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,347.64/214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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