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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.01, 258.21 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.01, 258.21 and 154.59 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.01 : 258.21 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.01/258.21 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.01x = 258.21 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.01x = 39,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916.68/172.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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