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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.20, 234.48 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.20, 234.48 and 172.20 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.20 : 234.48 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.20/234.48 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.20x = 234.48 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.20x = 40,377.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,377.46/172.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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