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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 237.63 and 97.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 237.63 and 97.53 is: 134.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 237.63 = 97.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/237.63 = 97.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 237.63 × 97.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 23,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176.87/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.58

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