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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 299.43 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 299.43 and 172.80 is: 238.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 299.43 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/299.43 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 299.43 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 51,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,741.50/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.95

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