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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.95, 293.79 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.95, 293.79 and 124.40 is: 171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.95 : 293.79 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.95/293.79 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.95x = 293.79 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.95x = 36,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,545.98/212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.62

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