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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.26, 258.02 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.26, 258.02 and 143.30 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.26 : 258.02 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.26/258.02 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.26x = 258.02 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.26x = 36,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,974.27/172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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