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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.15, 237.64 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.15, 237.64 and 119.69 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.15 : 237.64 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.15/237.64 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.15x = 237.64 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.15x = 28,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,443.13/172.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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