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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.30, 237.61 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.30, 237.61 and 146.04 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.30 : 237.61 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.30/237.61 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.30x = 237.61 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.30x = 34,699.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,699.38/172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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