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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.44, 258.52 and 149.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.44, 258.52 and 149.56 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.44 : 258.52 = 149.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.44/258.52 = 149.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.44x = 258.52 × 149.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.44x = 38,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664.25/172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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