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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 238.35 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 238.35 and 154.18 is: 212.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 238.35 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/238.35 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 238.35 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 36,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,748.80/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.88

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