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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.63, 258.72 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.63, 258.72 and 148.33 is: 222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.63 : 258.72 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.63/258.72 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.63x = 258.72 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.63x = 38,375.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,375.94/172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.30

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