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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.09, 237.51 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.09, 237.51 and 109.98 is: 151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.09 : 237.51 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.09/237.51 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.09x = 237.51 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.09x = 26,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,121.71/172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.79

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