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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.64, 294.98 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.64, 294.98 and 172.36 is: 237.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.64 : 294.98 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.64/294.98 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.64x = 294.98 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.64x = 50,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,842.75/213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.98

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