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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.53, 237.99 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.53, 237.99 and 152.48 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.53 : 237.99 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.53/237.99 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.53x = 237.99 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.53x = 36,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,289.02/172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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