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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.51, 238.16 and 107.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.51, 238.16 and 107.10 is: 147.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.51 : 238.16 = 107.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.51/238.16 = 107.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.51x = 238.16 × 107.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.51x = 25,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,507.20/172.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.86

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