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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.21, 237.57 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.21, 237.57 and 113.26 is: 156.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.21 : 237.57 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.21/237.57 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.21x = 237.57 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.21x = 26,907.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,907.18/172.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.25

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