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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.38, 237.96 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.38, 237.96 and 143.22 is: 197.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.38 : 237.96 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.38/237.96 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.38x = 237.96 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.38x = 34,080.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,080.63/172.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.71

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