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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 314.90 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 314.90 and 171.05 is: 256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 314.90 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/314.90 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 314.90 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 53,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,861.22/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.10

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