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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.49, 314.75 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.49, 314.75 and 171.22 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.49 : 314.75 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.49/314.75 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.49x = 314.75 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.49x = 53,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,890.76/209.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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