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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 294.12 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 294.12 and 171.36 is: 236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 294.12 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/294.12 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 294.12 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 50,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,400.40/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.49

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