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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 293.80 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 293.80 and 171.60 is: 236.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 293.80 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/293.80 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 293.80 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 50,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,416.08/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.78

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