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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 302.58 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 302.58 and 172.47 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 302.58 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/302.58 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 302.58 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 52,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,185.97/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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