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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.49, 237.82 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.49, 237.82 and 147.55 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.49 : 237.82 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.49/237.82 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.49x = 237.82 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.49x = 35,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,090.34/172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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