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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.08, 237.53 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.08, 237.53 and 146.00 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.08 : 237.53 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.08/237.53 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.08x = 237.53 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.08x = 34,677.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,677.46/172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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