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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.34, 326.97 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.34, 326.97 and 172.32 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.34 : 326.97 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.34/326.97 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.34x = 326.97 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.34x = 56,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,343.47/218.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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