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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.73, 237.84 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.73, 237.84 and 156.94 is: 216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.73 : 237.84 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.73/237.84 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.73x = 237.84 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.73x = 37,325.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,325.43/172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.09

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