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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 302.70 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 302.70 and 172.86 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 302.70 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/302.70 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 302.70 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 52,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324.72/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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