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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.35, 258.84 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.35, 258.84 and 151.83 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.35 : 258.84 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.35/258.84 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.35x = 258.84 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.35x = 39,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,299.68/172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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