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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 322.72 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 322.72 and 172.08 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 322.72 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/322.72 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 322.72 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 55,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,533.66/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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