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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 237.24 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 237.24 and 147.42 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 237.24 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/237.24 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 237.24 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 34,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,973.92/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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