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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.04, 237.49 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.04, 237.49 and 116.85 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.04 : 237.49 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.04/237.49 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.04x = 237.49 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.04x = 27,750.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,750.71/172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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