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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 292.95 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 292.95 and 171.18 is: 235.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 292.95 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/292.95 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 292.95 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 50,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,147.18/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.76

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