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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.59, 315.26 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.59, 315.26 and 172.01 is: 257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.59 : 315.26 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.59/315.26 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.59x = 315.26 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.59x = 54,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,225.44/210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.50

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