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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 293.35 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 293.35 and 177.04 is: 244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 293.35 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/293.35 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 293.35 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 51,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,936.04/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.73

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