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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.79, 315.65 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.79, 315.65 and 171.57 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.79 : 315.65 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.79/315.65 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.79x = 315.65 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.79x = 54,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157.68/210.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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