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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.93, 295.13 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.93, 295.13 and 172.55 is: 238.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.93 : 295.13 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.93/295.13 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.93x = 295.13 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.93x = 50,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,922.34/213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.03

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