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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.62, 321.81 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.62, 321.81 and 171.24 is: 256.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.62 : 321.81 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.62/321.81 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.62x = 321.81 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.62x = 55,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,106.74/214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.76

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