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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.17, 292.97 and 172.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.17, 292.97 and 172.83 is: 238.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.17 : 292.97 = 172.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.17/292.97 = 172.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.17x = 292.97 × 172.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.17x = 50,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,634.56/212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.65

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