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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.00, 237.35 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.00, 237.35 and 98.30 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.00 : 237.35 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.00/237.35 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.00x = 237.35 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.00x = 23,331.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,331.51/172.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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