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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.93, 323.31 and 172.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.93, 323.31 and 172.39 is: 258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.93 : 323.31 = 172.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.93/323.31 = 172.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.93x = 323.31 × 172.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.93x = 55,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,735.41/215.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.12

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