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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 293.70 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 293.70 and 171.23 is: 236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 293.70 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/293.70 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 293.70 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 50,290.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,290.25/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.42

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