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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.66, 238.02 and 114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.66, 238.02 and 114.34 is: 157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.66 : 238.02 = 114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.66/238.02 = 114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.66x = 238.02 × 114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.66x = 27,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,215.21/172.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.62

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