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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 237.70 and 94.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 237.70 and 94.62 is: 130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 237.70 = 94.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/237.70 = 94.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 237.70 × 94.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 22,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491.17/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.57

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