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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.47, 239.09 and 169.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.47, 239.09 and 169.12 is: 234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.47 : 239.09 = 169.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.47/239.09 = 169.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.47x = 239.09 × 169.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.47x = 40,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,434.90/172.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.45

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