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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.43, 237.38 and 149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.43, 237.38 and 149.44 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.43 : 237.38 = 149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.43/237.38 = 149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.43x = 237.38 × 149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.43x = 35,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,472.13/172.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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