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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 293.74 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 293.74 and 124.34 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 293.74 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/293.74 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 293.74 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 36,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,523.63/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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