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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.55, 319.56 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.55, 319.56 and 172.26 is: 258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.55 : 319.56 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.55/319.56 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.55x = 319.56 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.55x = 55,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,047.41/212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.99

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