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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 237.34 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 237.34 and 119.65 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 237.34 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/237.34 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 237.34 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 28,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,397.73/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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