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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214, 321 and 172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214, 321 and 172.84 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214 : 321 = 172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214/321 = 172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214x = 321 × 172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214x = 55,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,481.64/214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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