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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.86, 238.50 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.86, 238.50 and 110.70 is: 152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.86 : 238.50 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.86/238.50 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.86x = 238.50 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.86x = 26,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,401.95/172.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.74

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