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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.67, 238.14 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.67, 238.14 and 117.45 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.67 : 238.14 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.67/238.14 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.67x = 238.14 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.67x = 27,969.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,969.54/172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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