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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.30, 237.84 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.30, 237.84 and 114.10 is: 157.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.30 : 237.84 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.30/237.84 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.30x = 237.84 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.30x = 27,137.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137.63/172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.50

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