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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.73, 294.72 and 172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.73, 294.72 and 172.24 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.73 : 294.72 = 172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.73/294.72 = 172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.73x = 294.72 × 172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.73x = 50,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,762.57/213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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