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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.28, 237.88 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.28, 237.88 and 113.30 is: 156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.28 : 237.88 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.28/237.88 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.28x = 237.88 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.28x = 26,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,951.80/172.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.44

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