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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.38, 318.01 and 171.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.38, 318.01 and 171.03 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.38 : 318.01 = 171.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.38/318.01 = 171.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.38x = 318.01 × 171.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.38x = 54,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,389.25/212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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