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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 238.03 and 160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 238.03 and 160.22 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 238.03 = 160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/238.03 = 160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 238.03 × 160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 38,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,137.17/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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