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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.05, 318.81 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.05, 318.81 and 171.76 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.05 : 318.81 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.05/318.81 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.05x = 318.81 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.05x = 54,758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,758.81/212.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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