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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.06, 258.44 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.06, 258.44 and 151.56 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.06 : 258.44 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.06/258.44 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.06x = 258.44 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.06x = 39,169.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,169.17/172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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