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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.46, 321.56 and 170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.46, 321.56 and 170.99 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.46 : 321.56 = 170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.46/321.56 = 170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.46x = 321.56 × 170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.46x = 54,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,983.54/214.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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