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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.16, 237.36 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.16, 237.36 and 148.76 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.16 : 237.36 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.16/237.36 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.16x = 237.36 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.16x = 35,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,309.67/172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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