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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.52, 321.24 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.52, 321.24 and 171.68 is: 257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.52 : 321.24 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.52/321.24 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.52x = 321.24 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.52x = 55,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,150.48/214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.09

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