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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.17, 237.63 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.17, 237.63 and 106.68 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.17 : 237.63 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.17/237.63 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.17x = 237.63 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.17x = 25,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,350.37/172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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