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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 293.73 and 124.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 293.73 and 124.38 is: 171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 293.73 = 124.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/293.73 = 124.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 293.73 × 124.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 36,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,534.14/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.65

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