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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.30, 297.19 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.30, 297.19 and 172.56 is: 237.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.30 : 297.19 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.30/297.19 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.30x = 297.19 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.30x = 51,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,283.11/216.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.09

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