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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 319.37 and 172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 319.37 and 172.37 is: 258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 319.37 = 172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/319.37 = 172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 319.37 × 172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 55,047.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,047.35/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.55

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