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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.47, 321.83 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.47, 321.83 and 171.99 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.47 : 321.83 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.47/321.83 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.47x = 321.83 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.47x = 55,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,350.68/214.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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