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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 292.86 and 173.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 292.86 and 173.06 is: 238.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 292.86 = 173.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/292.86 = 173.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 292.86 × 173.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 50,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,683.08/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.52

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