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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.38, 326.82 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.38, 326.82 and 172.34 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.38 : 326.82 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.38/326.82 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.38x = 326.82 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.38x = 56,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,324.16/218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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