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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 237.99 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 237.99 and 110.25 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 237.99 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/237.99 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 237.99 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 26,237.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,237.21/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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