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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.90, 296.34 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.90, 296.34 and 173.32 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.90 : 296.34 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.90/296.34 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.90x = 296.34 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.90x = 51,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,361.65/214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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