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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.65, 321.57 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.65, 321.57 and 171.32 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.65 : 321.57 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.65/321.57 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.65x = 321.57 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.65x = 55,091.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,091.00/214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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