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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 317.46 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 317.46 and 171.16 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 317.46 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/317.46 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 317.46 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 54,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,336.45/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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