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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.30, 258.83 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.30, 258.83 and 149.24 is: 224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.30 : 258.83 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.30/258.83 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.30x = 258.83 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.30x = 38,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,628.81/172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.20

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