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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.76 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.76 and 172.68 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.76 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.76 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.76 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 52,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,280.60/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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