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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.55, 293.49 and 173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.55, 293.49 and 173.21 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.55 : 293.49 = 173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.55/293.49 = 173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.55x = 293.49 × 173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.55x = 50,834.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,834.17/212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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