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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.74, 237.99 and 145.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.74, 237.99 and 145.29 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.74 : 237.99 = 145.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.74/237.99 = 145.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.74x = 237.99 × 145.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.74x = 34,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,577.57/172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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