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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.25, 258.04 and 147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.25, 258.04 and 147.95 is: 221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.25 : 258.04 = 147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.25/258.04 = 147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.25x = 258.04 × 147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.25x = 38,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,177.02/172.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.64

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