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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.80, 238.48 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.80, 238.48 and 110.60 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.80 : 238.48 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.80/238.48 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.80x = 238.48 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.80x = 26,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,375.89/172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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