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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.51, 293.22 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.51, 293.22 and 125.17 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.51 : 293.22 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.51/293.22 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.51x = 293.22 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.51x = 36,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,701.61/212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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