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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.74, 238.32 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.74, 238.32 and 107.22 is: 147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.74 : 238.32 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.74/238.32 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.74x = 238.32 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.74x = 25,552.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552.67/172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.93

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