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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.23, 295.41 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.23, 295.41 and 172.74 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.23 : 295.41 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.23/295.41 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.23x = 295.41 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.23x = 51,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,029.12/214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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