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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.74, 318.34 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.74, 318.34 and 171.46 is: 257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.74 : 318.34 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.74/318.34 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.74x = 318.34 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.74x = 54,582.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,582.58/211.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.78

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