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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.71, 319.12 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.71, 319.12 and 171.95 is: 257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.71 : 319.12 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.71/319.12 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.71x = 319.12 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.71x = 54,870.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,870.23/212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.96

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