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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.53, 238.23 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.53, 238.23 and 113.56 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.53 : 238.23 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.53/238.23 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.53x = 238.23 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.53x = 27,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,051.64/172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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