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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 348.99 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 348.99 and 172.22 is: 258.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 348.99 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/348.99 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 348.99 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 60,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,103.06/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.35

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