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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.79, 237.93 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.79, 237.93 and 153.84 is: 211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.79 : 237.93 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.79/237.93 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.79x = 237.93 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.79x = 36,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,603.15/172.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.84

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