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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 238.41 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 238.41 and 106.38 is: 146.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 238.41 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/238.41 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 238.41 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 25,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362.06/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.77

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