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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 237.88 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 237.88 and 114.22 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 237.88 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/237.88 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 237.88 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 27,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170.65/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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