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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.93, 238.65 and 110.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.93, 238.65 and 110.75 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.93 : 238.65 = 110.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.93/238.65 = 110.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.93x = 238.65 × 110.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.93x = 26,430.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,430.22/172.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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