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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.21, 293.13 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.21, 293.13 and 170.92 is: 236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.21 : 293.13 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.21/293.13 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.21x = 293.13 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.21x = 50,101.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,101.78/212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.10

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