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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.27, 237.49 and 141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.27, 237.49 and 141.04 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.27 : 237.49 = 141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.27/237.49 = 141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.27x = 237.49 × 141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.27x = 33,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495.59/172.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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