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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.74, 238.02 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.74, 238.02 and 154.28 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.74 : 238.02 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.74/238.02 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.74x = 238.02 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.74x = 36,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,721.73/172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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