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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 237.77 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 237.77 and 98.62 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 237.77 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/237.77 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 237.77 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 23,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,448.16/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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