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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.85, 238.48 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.85, 238.48 and 110.68 is: 152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.85 : 238.48 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.85/238.48 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.85x = 238.48 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.85x = 26,394.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394.09/172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.70

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