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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 318.96 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 318.96 and 172.16 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 318.96 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/318.96 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 318.96 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 54,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,912.15/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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