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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.29, 237.54 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.29, 237.54 and 150.42 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.29 : 237.54 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.29/237.54 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.29x = 237.54 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.29x = 35,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,730.77/172.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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