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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.33, 257.99 and 148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.33, 257.99 and 148.03 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.33 : 257.99 = 148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.33/257.99 = 148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.33x = 257.99 × 148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.33x = 38,188.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,188.87/172.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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