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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.70 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.70 and 172.82 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.70 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.70 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.70 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 55,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,941.83/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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