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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 318.17 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 318.17 and 171.14 is: 256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 318.17 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/318.17 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 318.17 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 54,451.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,451.61/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.25

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