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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.31, 293.88 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.31, 293.88 and 171.82 is: 236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.31 : 293.88 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.31/293.88 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.31x = 293.88 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.31x = 50,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,494.46/213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.72

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