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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.67, 237.90 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.67, 237.90 and 147.76 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.67 : 237.90 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.67/237.90 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.67x = 237.90 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.67x = 35,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,152.06/172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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