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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.77, 298.07 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.77, 298.07 and 172.05 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.77 : 298.07 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.77/298.07 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.77x = 298.07 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.77x = 51,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,282.94/215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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