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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.55, 321.26 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.55, 321.26 and 171.02 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.55 : 321.26 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.55/321.26 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.55x = 321.26 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.55x = 54,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,939.42/214.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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