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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.93, 238.50 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.93, 238.50 and 146.49 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.93 : 238.50 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.93/238.50 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.93x = 238.50 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.93x = 34,937.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,937.87/172.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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