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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.59, 238.13 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.59, 238.13 and 110.39 is: 152.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.59 : 238.13 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.59/238.13 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.59x = 238.13 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.59x = 26,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,286.62/172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.31

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