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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 238.17 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 238.17 and 110.50 is: 152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 238.17 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/238.17 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 238.17 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 26,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,316.67/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.44

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