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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.68, 260.07 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.68, 260.07 and 157.32 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.68 : 260.07 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.68/260.07 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.68x = 260.07 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.68x = 40,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,914.21/172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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