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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 293.90 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 293.90 and 124.46 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 293.90 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/293.90 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 293.90 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 36,578.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,578.79/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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