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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.86, 238.47 and 110.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.86, 238.47 and 110.67 is: 152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.86 : 238.47 = 110.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.86/238.47 = 110.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.86x = 238.47 × 110.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.86x = 26,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390.28/172.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.67

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