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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.68, 289.38 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.68, 289.38 and 171.16 is: 236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.68 : 289.38 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.68/289.38 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.68x = 289.38 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.68x = 49,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,530.28/209.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.22

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