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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.93, 321.82 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.93, 321.82 and 171.39 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.93 : 321.82 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.93/321.82 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.93x = 321.82 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.93x = 55,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,156.30/214.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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