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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 237.72 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 237.72 and 149.69 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 237.72 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/237.72 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 237.72 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 35,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,583.12/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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