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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.10, 237.64 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.10, 237.64 and 116.92 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.10 : 237.64 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.10/237.64 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.10x = 237.64 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.10x = 27,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.87/172.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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