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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.39, 237.90 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.39, 237.90 and 110.17 is: 152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.39 : 237.90 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.39/237.90 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.39x = 237.90 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.39x = 26,208.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,208.25/172.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.03

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