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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.96, 238.08 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.96, 238.08 and 151.80 is: 208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.96 : 238.08 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.96/238.08 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.96x = 238.08 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.96x = 36,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,140.54/172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.95

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