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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.52, 356.46 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.52, 356.46 and 172.72 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.52 : 356.46 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.52/356.46 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.52x = 356.46 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.52x = 61,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567.77/237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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