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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.67, 237.53 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.67, 237.53 and 168.08 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.67 : 237.53 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.67/237.53 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.67x = 237.53 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.67x = 39,923.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,923.27/172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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