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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 258.17 and 151.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 258.17 and 151.97 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 258.17 = 151.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/258.17 = 151.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 258.17 × 151.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 39,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,232.04/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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