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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 237.20 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 237.20 and 163.98 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 237.20 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/237.20 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 237.20 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 38,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,895.24/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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