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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.24, 237.54 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.24, 237.54 and 154.02 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.24 : 237.54 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.24/237.54 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.24x = 237.54 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.24x = 36,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,584.08/172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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