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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.20, 295.02 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.20, 295.02 and 172.68 is: 237.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.20 : 295.02 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.20/295.02 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.20x = 295.02 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.20x = 50,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,944.05/214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.83

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