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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.70, 238.22 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.70, 238.22 and 114.48 is: 157.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.70 : 238.22 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.70/238.22 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.70x = 238.22 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.70x = 27,271.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271.43/172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.91

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