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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 293.73 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 293.73 and 171.51 is: 236.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 293.73 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/293.73 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 293.73 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 50,377.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,377.63/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.81

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