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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.60, 259.23 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.60, 259.23 and 152.09 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.60 : 259.23 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.60/259.23 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.60x = 259.23 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.60x = 39,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,428.00/172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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