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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 293.67 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 293.67 and 176.04 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 293.67 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/293.67 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 293.67 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 51,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,697.67/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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