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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.64, 296.44 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.64, 296.44 and 171.32 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.64 : 296.44 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.64/296.44 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.64x = 296.44 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.64x = 50,786.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,786.10/214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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