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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.56, 259.12 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.56, 259.12 and 148.24 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.56 : 259.12 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.56/259.12 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.56x = 259.12 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.56x = 38,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,411.95/172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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