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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.55, 313.40 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.55, 313.40 and 171.27 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.55 : 313.40 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.55/313.40 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.55x = 313.40 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.55x = 53,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,675.16/209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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