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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.56, 302.16 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.56, 302.16 and 172.22 is: 258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.56 : 302.16 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.56/302.16 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.56x = 302.16 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.56x = 52,038.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,038.00/201.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.18

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