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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.02, 314.57 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.02, 314.57 and 171.32 is: 256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.02 : 314.57 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.02/314.57 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.02x = 314.57 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.02x = 53,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,890.99/210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.61

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