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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 293.27 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 293.27 and 171.23 is: 236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 293.27 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/293.27 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 293.27 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 50,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,214.30/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.21

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