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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.26, 288.48 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.26, 288.48 and 172.36 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.26 : 288.48 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.26/288.48 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.26x = 288.48 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.26x = 49,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,722.41/209.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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