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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.65, 238.22 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.65, 238.22 and 120.11 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.65 : 238.22 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.65/238.22 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.65x = 238.22 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.65x = 28,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,610.81/172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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