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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.22, 256.80 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.22, 256.80 and 153.98 is: 229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.22 : 256.80 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.22/256.80 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.22x = 256.80 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.22x = 39,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,542.06/172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.60

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