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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 292.56 and 172.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 292.56 and 172.79 is: 238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 292.56 = 172.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/292.56 = 172.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 292.56 × 172.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 50,549.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,549.98/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.35

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