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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.92, 239.04 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.92, 239.04 and 162.72 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.92 : 239.04 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.92/239.04 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.92x = 239.04 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.92x = 38,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,896.59/172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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