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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 297.50 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 297.50 and 172.20 is: 237.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 297.50 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/297.50 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 297.50 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 51,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,228.64/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.24

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