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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 238.68 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 238.68 and 131.36 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 238.68 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/238.68 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 238.68 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 31,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,353.00/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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