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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 253.92 and 172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 253.92 and 172.20 is: 237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 253.92 = 172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/253.92 = 172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 253.92 × 172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 43,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,725.02/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.07

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