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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.49, 238.05 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.49, 238.05 and 113.48 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.49 : 238.05 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.49/238.05 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.49x = 238.05 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.49x = 27,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012.16/172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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