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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.58, 238.17 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.58, 238.17 and 94.96 is: 131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.58 : 238.17 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.58/238.17 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.58x = 238.17 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.58x = 22,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,614.96/172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.04

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