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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 237.12 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 237.12 and 148.80 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 237.12 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/237.12 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 237.12 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 35,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,283.08/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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