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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.32, 319.50 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.32, 319.50 and 172.31 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.32 : 319.50 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.32/319.50 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.32x = 319.50 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.32x = 55,051.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,051.45/213.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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