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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 292.92 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 292.92 and 171.08 is: 236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 292.92 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/292.92 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 292.92 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 50,112.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,112.75/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.25

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