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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.70, 238.20 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.70, 238.20 and 110.48 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.70 : 238.20 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.70/238.20 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.70x = 238.20 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.70x = 26,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,316.34/172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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