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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.79, 238.41 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.79, 238.41 and 110.58 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.79 : 238.41 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.79/238.41 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.79x = 238.41 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.79x = 26,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,363.38/172.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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