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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.41, 257.33 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.41, 257.33 and 150.87 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.41 : 257.33 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.41/257.33 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.41x = 257.33 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.41x = 38,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,822.09/172.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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