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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.64, 237.84 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.64, 237.84 and 146.37 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.64 : 237.84 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.64/237.84 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.64x = 237.84 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.64x = 34,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,812.64/172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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