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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.31, 237.74 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.31, 237.74 and 110.03 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.31 : 237.74 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.31/237.74 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.31x = 237.74 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.31x = 26,156.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,156.79/172.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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