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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.25, 314.38 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.25, 314.38 and 171.32 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.25 : 314.38 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.25/314.38 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.25x = 314.38 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.25x = 53,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,858.22/209.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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