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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.58, 319.82 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.58, 319.82 and 172.28 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.58 : 319.82 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.58/319.82 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.58x = 319.82 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.58x = 55,098.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,098.59/213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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