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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.11, 318.14 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.11, 318.14 and 171.78 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.11 : 318.14 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.11/318.14 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.11x = 318.14 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.11x = 54,650.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,650.09/212.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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