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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 238.72 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 238.72 and 164.04 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 238.72 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/238.72 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 238.72 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 39,159.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,159.63/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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