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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.29, 317.87 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.29, 317.87 and 170.94 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.29 : 317.87 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.29/317.87 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.29x = 317.87 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.29x = 54,335.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,335.11/212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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