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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 238.48 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 238.48 and 129.28 is: 178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 238.48 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/238.48 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 238.48 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 30,830.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,830.69/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.29

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