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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 322.94 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 322.94 and 172.14 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 322.94 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/322.94 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 322.94 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 55,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,590.03/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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