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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 237.69 and 149.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 237.69 and 149.26 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 237.69 = 149.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/237.69 = 149.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 237.69 × 149.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 35,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,477.61/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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