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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.36, 237.78 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.36, 237.78 and 128.20 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.36 : 237.78 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.36/237.78 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.36x = 237.78 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.36x = 30,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,483.40/172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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