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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.80, 321.44 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.80, 321.44 and 171.02 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.80 : 321.44 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.80/321.44 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.80x = 321.44 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.80x = 54,972.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,972.67/213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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