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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 293.46 and 171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 293.46 and 171.20 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 293.46 = 171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/293.46 = 171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 293.46 × 171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 50,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,240.35/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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