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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 322.59 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 322.59 and 172.07 is: 257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 322.59 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/322.59 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 322.59 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 55,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,506.88/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.85

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