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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.95, 237.20 and 164.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.95, 237.20 and 164.15 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.95 : 237.20 = 164.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.95/237.20 = 164.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.95x = 237.20 × 164.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.95x = 38,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,937.38/172.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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