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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.62, 238.25 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.62, 238.25 and 110.51 is: 152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.62 : 238.25 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.62/238.25 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.62x = 238.25 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.62x = 26,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,327.26/172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.52

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