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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.35, 295.63 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.35, 295.63 and 172.90 is: 238.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.35 : 295.63 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.35/295.63 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.35x = 295.63 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.35x = 51,114.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,114.43/214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.46

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