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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.65, 322.94 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.65, 322.94 and 172.13 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.65 : 322.94 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.65/322.94 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.65x = 322.94 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.65x = 55,586.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,586.80/215.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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