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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.23, 314.87 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.23, 314.87 and 171.66 is: 257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.23 : 314.87 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.23/314.87 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.23x = 314.87 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.23x = 54,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,050.10/210.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.09

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