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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.77, 323.34 and 172.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.77, 323.34 and 172.57 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.77 : 323.34 = 172.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.77/323.34 = 172.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.77x = 323.34 × 172.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.77x = 55,797.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,797.17/215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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