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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.79, 314.37 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.79, 314.37 and 171.54 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.79 : 314.37 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.79/314.37 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.79x = 314.37 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.79x = 53,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,927.03/209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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