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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 238.03 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 238.03 and 98.79 is: 136.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 238.03 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/238.03 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 238.03 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 23,513.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,513.84/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.36

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