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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 237.37 and 158.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 237.37 and 158.06 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 237.37 = 158.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/237.37 = 158.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 237.37 × 158.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 37,518.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,518.90/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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