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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 237.77 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 237.77 and 102.33 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 237.77 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/237.77 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 237.77 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 24,330.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,330.88/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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