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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.52, 238.10 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.52, 238.10 and 117.22 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.52 : 238.10 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.52/238.10 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.52x = 238.10 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.52x = 27,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,910.08/172.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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