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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.11, 238.07 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.11, 238.07 and 144.44 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.11 : 238.07 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.11/238.07 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.11x = 238.07 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.11x = 34,386.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,386.89/172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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