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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 237.06 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 237.06 and 155.52 is: 214.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 237.06 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/237.06 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 237.06 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 36,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,867.57/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.25

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