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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.35, 258.59 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.35, 258.59 and 143.33 is: 215.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.35 : 258.59 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.35/258.59 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.35x = 258.59 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.35x = 37,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,061.70/172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.04

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