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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 293.25 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 293.25 and 177.12 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 293.25 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/293.25 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 293.25 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 51,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,940.44/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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