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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.99, 297.53 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.99, 297.53 and 172.25 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.99 : 297.53 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.99/297.53 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.99x = 297.53 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.99x = 51,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,249.54/215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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