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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.27, 298.76 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.27, 298.76 and 172.55 is: 238.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.27 : 298.76 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.27/298.76 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.27x = 298.76 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.27x = 51,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,551.04/216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.36

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