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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.12, 326.66 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.12, 326.66 and 172.36 is: 258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.12 : 326.66 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.12/326.66 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.12x = 326.66 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.12x = 56,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,303.12/218.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.13

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