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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.63, 301.65 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.63, 301.65 and 172.01 is: 237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.63 : 301.65 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.63/301.65 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.63x = 301.65 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.63x = 51,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,885.31/218.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.33

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