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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.67, 238.23 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.67, 238.23 and 98.98 is: 136.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.67 : 238.23 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.67/238.23 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.67x = 238.23 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.67x = 23,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580.01/172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.56

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