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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.40, 258.33 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.40, 258.33 and 145.22 is: 217.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.40 : 258.33 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.40/258.33 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.40x = 258.33 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.40x = 37,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,514.68/172.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.60

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