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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.92, 296.56 and 173.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.92, 296.56 and 173.60 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.92 : 296.56 = 173.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.92/296.56 = 173.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.92x = 296.56 × 173.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.92x = 51,482.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,482.82/214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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