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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 238.14 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 238.14 and 148.32 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 238.14 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/238.14 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 238.14 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 35,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,320.92/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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