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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 293.27 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 293.27 and 171.02 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 293.27 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/293.27 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 293.27 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 50,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,155.04/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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