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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.60, 238.28 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.60, 238.28 and 164.77 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.60 : 238.28 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.60/238.28 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.60x = 238.28 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.60x = 39,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,259.98/172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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