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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 236.97 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 236.97 and 119.36 is: 164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 236.97 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/236.97 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 236.97 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 28,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,283.55/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.43

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