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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 318.60 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 318.60 and 171.92 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 318.60 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/318.60 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 318.60 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 54,774.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,774.51/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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