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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.40, 237.90 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.40, 237.90 and 110.27 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.40 : 237.90 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.40/237.90 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.40x = 237.90 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.40x = 26,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,232.04/172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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