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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 238.17 and 152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 238.17 and 152.50 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 238.17 = 152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/238.17 = 152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 238.17 × 152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 36,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,320.93/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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