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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.96, 317.12 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.96, 317.12 and 170.84 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.96 : 317.12 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.96/317.12 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.96x = 317.12 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.96x = 54,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,176.78/210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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