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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 258.01 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 258.01 and 172.22 is: 237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 258.01 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/258.01 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 258.01 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 44,432.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432.76/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.48

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