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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.94, 238.70 and 145.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.94, 238.70 and 145.27 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.94 : 238.70 = 145.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.94/238.70 = 145.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.94x = 238.70 × 145.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.94x = 34,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,675.72/172.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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