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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.13, 314.51 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.13, 314.51 and 171.29 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.13 : 314.51 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.13/314.51 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.13x = 314.51 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.13x = 53,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,872.42/210.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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