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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.58, 238.26 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.58, 238.26 and 109.65 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.58 : 238.26 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.58/238.26 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.58x = 238.26 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.58x = 26,125.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,125.21/172.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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