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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.78, 238.33 and 107.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.78, 238.33 and 107.23 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.78 : 238.33 = 107.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.78/238.33 = 107.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.78x = 238.33 × 107.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.78x = 25,556.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,556.13/172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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