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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.30, 237.44 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.30, 237.44 and 120.46 is: 166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.30 : 237.44 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.30/237.44 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.30x = 237.44 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.30x = 28,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,602.02/172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.00

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