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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.56, 295.86 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.56, 295.86 and 172.99 is: 238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.56 : 295.86 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.56/295.86 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.56x = 295.86 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.56x = 51,180.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,180.82/214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.54

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