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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 320.85 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 320.85 and 172.80 is: 258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 320.85 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/320.85 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 320.85 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 55,442.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,442.88/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.95

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