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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 293.34 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 293.34 and 171.31 is: 236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 293.34 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/293.34 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 293.34 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 50,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,252.08/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.19

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