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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 317.73 and 175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 317.73 and 175.43 is: 262.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 317.73 = 175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/317.73 = 175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 317.73 × 175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 55,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,740.61/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.51

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