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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.53, 238.39 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.53, 238.39 and 162.26 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.53 : 238.39 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.53/238.39 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.53x = 238.39 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.53x = 38,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,681.16/172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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