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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.60, 322.08 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.60, 322.08 and 172.12 is: 258.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.60 : 322.08 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.60/322.08 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.60x = 322.08 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.60x = 55,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,434.96/214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.32

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