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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 238.44 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 238.44 and 120.22 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 238.44 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/238.44 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 238.44 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 28,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,665.26/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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