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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 321.63 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 321.63 and 174.25 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 321.63 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/321.63 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 321.63 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 56,044.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,044.03/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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