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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.59, 238.15 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.59, 238.15 and 110.48 is: 152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.59 : 238.15 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.59/238.15 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.59x = 238.15 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.59x = 26,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,309.35/172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.44

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