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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.48, 313.80 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.48, 313.80 and 171 is: 256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.48 : 313.80 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.48/313.80 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.48x = 313.80 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.48x = 53,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,659.80/209.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.16

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