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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.41, 293.40 and 171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.41, 293.40 and 171.11 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.41 : 293.40 = 171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.41/293.40 = 171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.41x = 293.40 × 171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.41x = 50,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,203.67/212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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