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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.59, 321.71 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.59, 321.71 and 171.75 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.59 : 321.71 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.59/321.71 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.59x = 321.71 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.59x = 55,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,252.83/214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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