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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 323.78 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 323.78 and 172.82 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 323.78 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/323.78 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 323.78 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 55,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,955.66/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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