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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.17, 237.61 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.17, 237.61 and 102.25 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.17 : 237.61 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.17/237.61 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.17x = 237.61 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.17x = 24,296.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,296.05/172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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