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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.42, 238.00 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.42, 238.00 and 110.42 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.42 : 238.00 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.42/238.00 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.42x = 238.00 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.42x = 26,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,279.92/172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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