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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 326.99 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 326.99 and 172.46 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 326.99 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/326.99 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 326.99 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 56,391.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,391.49/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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