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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 298.04 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 298.04 and 172.52 is: 237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 298.04 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/298.04 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 298.04 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 51,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,417.86/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.96

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