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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 238.50 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 238.50 and 168.96 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 238.50 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/238.50 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 238.50 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 40,296.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,296.96/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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