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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.05, 237.22 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.05, 237.22 and 128.31 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.05 : 237.22 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.05/237.22 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.05x = 237.22 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.05x = 30,437.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,437.70/172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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