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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 297.84 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 297.84 and 172.22 is: 237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 297.84 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/297.84 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 297.84 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 51,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,294.00/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.81

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