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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 319.46 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 319.46 and 172.65 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 319.46 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/319.46 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 319.46 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 55,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153.91/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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