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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 238.28 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 238.28 and 148.24 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 238.28 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/238.28 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 238.28 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 35,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,322.63/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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