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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.68, 302.10 and 172.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.68, 302.10 and 172.36 is: 238.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.68 : 302.10 = 172.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.68/302.10 = 172.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.68x = 302.10 × 172.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.68x = 52,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,069.96/218.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.11

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