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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.35, 237.83 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.35, 237.83 and 117.07 is: 161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.35 : 237.83 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.35/237.83 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.35x = 237.83 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.35x = 27,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841.58/172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.54

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