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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 293.82 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 293.82 and 169.32 is: 233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 293.82 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/293.82 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 293.82 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 49,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,749.60/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.81

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