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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 258.48 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 258.48 and 148.32 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 258.48 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/258.48 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 258.48 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 38,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,337.75/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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