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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.47, 237.42 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.47, 237.42 and 151.65 is: 208.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.47 : 237.42 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.47/237.42 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.47x = 237.42 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.47x = 36,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,004.74/172.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.76

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