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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.85, 296.33 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.85, 296.33 and 173.40 is: 239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.85 : 296.33 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.85/296.33 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.85x = 296.33 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.85x = 51,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,382.76/214.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.16

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