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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.52, 288.56 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.52, 288.56 and 172.67 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.52 : 288.56 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.52/288.56 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.52x = 288.56 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.52x = 49,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,824.64/209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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