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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.98, 302.27 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.98, 302.27 and 172.56 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.98 : 302.27 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.98/302.27 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.98x = 302.27 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.98x = 52,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,157.43/218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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