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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 291.93 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 291.93 and 170.71 is: 234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 291.93 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/291.93 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 291.93 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 49,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,834.48/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.80

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