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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 292.89 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 292.89 and 170.92 is: 235.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 292.89 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/292.89 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 292.89 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 50,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,060.76/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.78

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