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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.47, 259.05 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.47, 259.05 and 146.82 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.47 : 259.05 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.47/259.05 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.47x = 259.05 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.47x = 38,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,033.72/172.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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