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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 293.13 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 293.13 and 174.06 is: 239.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 293.13 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/293.13 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 293.13 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 51,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,022.21/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.61

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