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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.73, 327.58 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.73, 327.58 and 172.94 is: 258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.73 : 327.58 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.73/327.58 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.73x = 327.58 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.73x = 56,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,649.61/218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.99

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