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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.33, 323.88 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.33, 323.88 and 172.77 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.33 : 323.88 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.33/323.88 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.33x = 323.88 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.33x = 55,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,956.75/216.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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