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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 323.56 and 172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 323.56 and 172.65 is: 258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 323.56 = 172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/323.56 = 172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 323.56 × 172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 55,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,862.63/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.54

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