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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 292.90 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 292.90 and 171.08 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 292.90 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/292.90 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 292.90 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 50,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,109.33/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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