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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 293.22 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 293.22 and 171.13 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 293.22 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/293.22 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 293.22 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 50,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,178.74/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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