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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 320.70 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 320.70 and 170.78 is: 255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 320.70 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/320.70 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 320.70 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 54,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,768.29/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.85

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