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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.63, 321.84 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.63, 321.84 and 171.43 is: 257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.63 : 321.84 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.63/321.84 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.63x = 321.84 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.63x = 55,172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,172.23/214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.06

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