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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 325.95 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 325.95 and 172.12 is: 257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 325.95 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/325.95 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 325.95 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 56,102.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,102.51/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.73

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