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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.82, 237.93 and 160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.82, 237.93 and 160.52 is: 221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.82 : 237.93 = 160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.82/237.93 = 160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.82x = 237.93 × 160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.82x = 38,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,191.33/172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.00

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