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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.16, 237.07 and 148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.16, 237.07 and 148.77 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.16 : 237.07 = 148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.16/237.07 = 148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.16x = 237.07 × 148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.16x = 35,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,268.53/172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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