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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 237.15 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 237.15 and 154.44 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 237.15 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/237.15 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 237.15 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 36,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,625.45/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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