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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 237.26 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 237.26 and 147.88 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 237.26 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/237.26 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 237.26 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 35,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,086.01/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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