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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.82, 318.44 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.82, 318.44 and 171.51 is: 257.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.82 : 318.44 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.82/318.44 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.82x = 318.44 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.82x = 54,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,614.79/211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.84

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