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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.70, 302.09 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.70, 302.09 and 172.64 is: 238.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.70 : 302.09 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.70/302.09 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.70x = 302.09 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.70x = 52,152.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,152.71/218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.47

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