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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 293.66 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 293.66 and 171.06 is: 236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 293.66 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/293.66 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 293.66 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 50,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,232.62/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.23

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