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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 323.69 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 323.69 and 172.64 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 323.69 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/323.69 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 323.69 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 55,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,881.84/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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