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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.55, 238.21 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.55, 238.21 and 110.43 is: 152.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.55 : 238.21 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.55/238.21 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.55x = 238.21 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.55x = 26,305.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,305.25/172.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.45

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