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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 318.93 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 318.93 and 171.58 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 318.93 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/318.93 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 318.93 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 54,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,722.01/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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