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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 322.92 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 322.92 and 172.32 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 322.92 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/322.92 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 322.92 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 55,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,645.57/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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