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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.70, 238.33 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.70, 238.33 and 95.08 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.70 : 238.33 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.70/238.33 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.70x = 238.33 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.70x = 22,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,660.42/172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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