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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 238.60 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 238.60 and 114.43 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 238.60 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/238.60 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 238.60 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 27,302.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302.71/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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