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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.24, 300.96 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.24, 300.96 and 172.16 is: 237.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.24 : 300.96 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.24/300.96 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.24x = 300.96 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.24x = 51,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,813.27/218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.41

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