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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.58, 238.28 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.58, 238.28 and 110.57 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.58 : 238.28 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.58/238.28 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.58x = 238.28 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.58x = 26,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,344.88/172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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