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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.30, 237.63 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.30, 237.63 and 113.31 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.30 : 237.63 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.30/237.63 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.30x = 237.63 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.30x = 26,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925.86/172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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