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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.46, 237.85 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.46, 237.85 and 113.38 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.46 : 237.85 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.46/237.85 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.46x = 237.85 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.46x = 26,968.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968.03/172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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