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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 322.74 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 322.74 and 172.68 is: 258.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 322.74 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/322.74 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 322.74 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 55,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,730.74/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.59

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