Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 320 and 172.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 213.12, 320 and 172.80 is: 259.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213.12 : 320 = 172.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213.12/320 = 172.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213.12x = 320 × 172.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213.12x = 55,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,296/213.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259.46
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