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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.70, 313.74 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.70, 313.74 and 171.36 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.70 : 313.74 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.70/313.74 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.70x = 313.74 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.70x = 53,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,762.49/209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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