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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.34, 237.61 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.34, 237.61 and 116.99 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.34 : 237.61 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.34/237.61 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.34x = 237.61 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.34x = 27,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,797.99/172.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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