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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 237.99 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 237.99 and 116.55 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 237.99 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/237.99 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 237.99 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 27,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,737.73/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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