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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.05, 237.50 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.05, 237.50 and 116.96 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.05 : 237.50 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.05/237.50 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.05x = 237.50 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.05x = 27,776.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,776.23/172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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