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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.89, 238.83 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.89, 238.83 and 154.47 is: 213.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.89 : 238.83 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.89/238.83 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.89x = 238.83 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.89x = 36,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,892.07/172.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.38

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