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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.64, 238.24 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.64, 238.24 and 135.73 is: 187.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.64 : 238.24 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.64/238.24 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.64x = 238.24 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.64x = 32,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335.12/172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.30

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