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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.46, 319.52 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.46, 319.52 and 171.96 is: 258.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.46 : 319.52 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.46/319.52 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.46x = 319.52 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.46x = 54,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,944.66/212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.61

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