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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.50, 237.98 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.50, 237.98 and 110.34 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.50 : 237.98 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.50/237.98 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.50x = 237.98 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.50x = 26,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258.71/172.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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