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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 293.34 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 293.34 and 171.24 is: 236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 293.34 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/293.34 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 293.34 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 50,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,231.54/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.16

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