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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.71, 238.28 and 107.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.71, 238.28 and 107.24 is: 147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.71 : 238.28 = 107.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.71/238.28 = 107.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.71x = 238.28 × 107.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.71x = 25,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551.42/172.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.94

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