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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.17, 313.98 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.17, 313.98 and 171.10 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.17 : 313.98 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.17/313.98 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.17x = 313.98 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.17x = 53,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,721.98/209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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