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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 237.24 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 237.24 and 130.62 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 237.24 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/237.24 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 237.24 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 30,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,988.29/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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