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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.46, 258.37 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.46, 258.37 and 99.25 is: 148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.46 : 258.37 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.46/258.37 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.46x = 258.37 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.46x = 25,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,642.33/172.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.68

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