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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.94, 296.27 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.94, 296.27 and 170.86 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.94 : 296.27 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.94/296.27 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.94x = 296.27 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.94x = 50,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,620.53/214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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