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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 292.46 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 292.46 and 170.43 is: 235.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 292.46 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/292.46 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 292.46 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 49,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,843.96/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.07

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