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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 293.47 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 293.47 and 171.34 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 293.47 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/293.47 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 293.47 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 50,281.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,281.99/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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