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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.79, 294.85 and 172.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.79, 294.85 and 172.33 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.79 : 294.85 = 172.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.79/294.85 = 172.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.79x = 294.85 × 172.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.79x = 50,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,811.50/213.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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