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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.96, 321.96 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.96, 321.96 and 172 is: 257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.96 : 321.96 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.96/321.96 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.96x = 321.96 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.96x = 55,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,377.12/214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.62

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