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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 318.92 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 318.92 and 171.65 is: 257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 318.92 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/318.92 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 318.92 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 54,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,740.17/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.01

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