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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.24, 237.78 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.24, 237.78 and 141.08 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.24 : 237.78 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.24/237.78 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.24x = 237.78 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.24x = 33,546.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,546.00/172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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