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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 313.92 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 313.92 and 171.24 is: 256.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 313.92 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/313.92 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 313.92 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 53,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,755.66/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.57

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