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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.61 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.61 and 113.17 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.61 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.61 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.61 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 26,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,890.32/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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