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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 238.04 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 238.04 and 114.24 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 238.04 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/238.04 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 238.04 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 27,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193.69/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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