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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 292.56 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 292.56 and 175.59 is: 241.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 292.56 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/292.56 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 292.56 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 51,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,370.61/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.76

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