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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 237.54 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 237.54 and 110.10 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 237.54 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/237.54 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 237.54 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 26,153.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153.15/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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