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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 293.13 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 293.13 and 171.34 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 293.13 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/293.13 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 293.13 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 50,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,224.89/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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