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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.07, 237.47 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.07, 237.47 and 119.60 is: 165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.07 : 237.47 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.07/237.47 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.07x = 237.47 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.07x = 28,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401.41/172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.06

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