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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 237.17 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 237.17 and 160.88 is: 221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 237.17 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/237.17 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 237.17 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 38,153.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,153.92/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.55

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