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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.48, 257.33 and 153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.48, 257.33 and 153.52 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.48 : 257.33 = 153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.48/257.33 = 153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.48x = 257.33 × 153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.48x = 39,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,505.30/172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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