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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 258.58 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 258.58 and 149.66 is: 224.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 258.58 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/258.58 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 258.58 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 38,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,699.08/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.57

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