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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 237.47 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 237.47 and 119.61 is: 165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 237.47 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/237.47 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 237.47 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 28,403.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403.19/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.12

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