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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.54, 237.56 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.54, 237.56 and 147.83 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.54 : 237.56 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.54/237.56 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.54x = 237.56 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.54x = 35,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,118.35/172.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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