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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 236.67 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 236.67 and 169.55 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 236.67 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/236.67 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 236.67 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 40,126.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,126.22/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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