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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.62, 301.86 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.62, 301.86 and 172.22 is: 237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.62 : 301.86 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.62/301.86 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.62x = 301.86 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.62x = 51,986.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,986.33/218.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.79

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