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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 238.20 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 238.20 and 114.44 is: 157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 238.20 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/238.20 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 238.20 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 27,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,259.61/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.79

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