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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.22, 321.45 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.22, 321.45 and 171.74 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.22 : 321.45 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.22/321.45 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.22x = 321.45 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.22x = 55,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,205.82/214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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