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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 315.50 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 315.50 and 171.72 is: 258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 315.50 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/315.50 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 315.50 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 54,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,177.66/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.00

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