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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.85, 238.22 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.85, 238.22 and 131.18 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.85 : 238.22 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.85/238.22 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.85x = 238.22 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.85x = 31,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,249.70/172.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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